Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Sauce

This recipe is deliciously deceiving: Instead of starchy strands of pasta, it's made with piles of healthy spaghetti squash, which is easily made in the microwave while you sauté turkey sausage, zucchini and onion, and chiffonade basil to layer on top.

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Cal/Serv:
161

Yields:
6

Prep Time:
0
hours
15
mins

Total Time:
0
hours
30
mins

Ingredients

1
spaghetti squash (4 1⁄2 lb)

1
package Italian turkey sausages

2
medium zucchini

1
small onion

1
tsp.
chopped garlic

1
can diced tomatoes

1/4
c.
basil leaves

1/2
c.
shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Prick squash in a few places. Microwave on high 10 minutes; turn over; microwave 5 to 10 minutes more until tender when pierced.

Meanwhile, coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up clumps, 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

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